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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.58, 4,372.73 and 2,751.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.58, 4,372.73 and 2,751.03 is: 3,786.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.58 : 4,372.73 = 2,751.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.58/4,372.73 = 2,751.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.58x = 4,372.73 × 2,751.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.58x = 12,029,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,029,523.45/3,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.94

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